PRE-SEASON PARTY

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Each fall we gather for food and fellowship to celebrate the coming season.  The pre-season party includes a “puppy show” to introduce the young hounds that will begin hunting that season.  There is a silent auction available to “buy a puppy”…this gives you bragging rights to that young entry through-out the season and a chance to win a prize at the end of the season if your puppy is picked by the huntsman as the best new entry. Details will be posted below and on our Facebook page when available.

OPENING MEET

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Red Mountain Hounds kicks off the formal season with our Opening Meet on the first Saturday of November.  Spectators are welcome to attend the Blessing of the Hounds and to see the hunt move off.    Details will be posted below and on our Facebook page when available.

Sat. Nov. 4th Opening Meet @ The Kennels

Stirrup Cup @ 8:30

Blessing of the Hounds 8:45

Hounds move off @ 9:00

Breakfast to follow the hunt

Due to lack of open fields at Hill Forest, there will be no Tally Ho Wagon. Guest are invited to come for the stirrup cup, Blessing of the Hounds ceremony, and to stay for our departure. They may return for breakfast afterwards.

Breakfast will be served at approximately 12:30pm.

Please contact the hunt secretary for more information

HUNT BALL

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Red Mountain Hounds holds an annual Hunt Ball at Treyburn Country Club in Durham.  Typically held in February, this is a formal, black tie event featuring a three course meal and a live band.  The ball also serves as one of our largest fund-raising events: a live auction, silent auction, and several raffles help to raise money for the care of the hounds and upkeep of our facilities.  Guests are welcome to attend.  Please contact the Honorary Hunt Secretary for an invitation.

SUMMER TRAIL RIDES

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Several trail rides and moonlight rides are hosted throughout the summer.  These rides are fund-raisers for the club, and are open to the public.  Bring your friends!  Attire is casual, helmets and negative coggins are required.  Light refreshments are often included.  Details and dates will be posted below and on our Facebook page when available.